by Easton Bowring
The San Juan County Fair returns next week, “Jam-Packed with Fun.”
The annual quilting show is a highlight and showcases some of the best work of San Juan County natives.
In 2017, Julie Bailey won the hearts of the judges. She walked away with a Managers Award, Best of...
by Easton Bowring, Staff writer Gordon and Susan Reeve will lead the Land Above the Canyons Pioneer Day parade as the 2018 Grand Marshals. The Reeves are being recognized for their commitment and dedication to serving the youth in the community.
The grand marshals are selected based on...
by Easton Bowring, Staff writer . Art has always been an inspiration for Cyndi Eldredge. From leatherwork to paintings, she admires the story that lays behind each art piece.
Cyndi’s home is lined with beautiful handcrafted cow hides and artwork on every wall. She loves the beauty it...
Brooke Pehrson is the owner of Brooke Pehrson photography. Photography really just fell into her lap. She went to school and minored in graphic design and became an artist.
Pehrson’s experience began with an artistic base, including how to read forms of art. After graduating, she...
Kara Laws is the owner of Illuminated Moments Photography at 49 North Main Street in Blanding.
Her love for photography began at a young age, but she never really pictured it as a full-time career
Laws received an education in mass media and graphic arts and later completed classes...
by Easton Bowring & Kara Laws
Every year, the City of Blanding hosts San Juan County’s Independence Day celebration.
A parade, food, games, sports competitions, and fireworks make this event one of the most memorable of the summer, and the annual highlight for many living in and...
by Kara Laws
Blanding is small. There are not very many of us here. But, somehow there are still a few people we do not know. Many of you already know Ila and Kay Johnson. For those of you who don’t, I am thrilled to introduce you to them.
At each Fourth of July parade a Grand Marshal...
by Kara Laws
Contributing writer
Blanding City has officially hired Pratt Redd as the first ever Economic Development Specialist.
For the last year, talk of economy development has come up in Blanding City council repeatedly, almost more than any other topic. Many residents and...
by Kara Laws
If you drive down Reservoir Road, you will see a sign for Kigalia Drive In. It is an old sign, restored to new, and while there is no longer a Drive In movie theater, Bev and Dale Black have created something just as fun. Each summer Monday they host a free outdoor movie...
by Easton Bowring
From the red rocks and brown sand to the aspens of the mountains, there are endless photography opportunities in San Juan County.
Blanding is home to some prominent portrait or landscape photographers in the state.
Living in such a small town, there is still no...
